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In June or January: The Myth of Summertime (Summer Snapshot 2018)

August 24, 2018 by Angela O'Neal Leave a Comment

We like to share what we call "snapshots" from time to time, brief reflections from a particular moment of the year in the life of an ESN author or member. We hope these glimpses of God's work in the lives of fellow academics are encouraging to early career scholars as they navigate the calendar of the academic year and the everyday calling of following Christ in their work and lives. Today we share some thoughts on the end of summer by literature professor Angela O'Neal. You can read her previous posts here.   … [Read more...] about In June or January: The Myth of Summertime (Summer Snapshot 2018)

Filed Under: Christ and the Academy, Life in the Academy, Vocational Snapshot Tagged With: humanities, literature, Summer Snapshot 2018

Fall Snapshot: Depending on Christ

November 11, 2016 by Anonymous Leave a Comment

This summer, we pioneered a new Summer Snapshot series that shared brief reflections  from people in our network on their experience this summer. The series was so well received we've decided to expand it to other seasons. We're delighted to share this Fall Snapshot from an emerging scholar in psychology. Written a bit earlier this fall, this piece is deeply relevant as November busyness takes off.   As an aspiring psychologist, I was recently in a training session that taught us how to validate clients' … [Read more...] about Fall Snapshot: Depending on Christ

Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice, Vocational Snapshot Tagged With: calling, Clinical Psychology, fall snapshot, grad school, graduate school, higher education, identity, mapping your academic career, psychology, stress, transition, vocation

Summer Snapshot: Finding God When It’s Tough

August 19, 2016 by Anonymous Leave a Comment

In today's Summer Snapshot, an emerging scholar in our network shares about God's faithfulness in a summer that turned out to be tougher than  expected. Because some details in the post may be  sensitive, at the request of the author we are sharing it anonymously, as we often do in similar cases. We are grateful for this very thoughtful contribution to the Summer Snapshot series, and pray that it is a blessing to others encountering challenges this summer. If you'd like to read other Summer Snapshots, you can find them … [Read more...] about Summer Snapshot: Finding God When It’s Tough

Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice, Science and Faith, Vocational Snapshot Tagged With: god's provision, graduate school, science, Summer Snapshot, undergraduate

Summer Snapshot: Plan Long and Prosper

August 9, 2016 by Tamarie Macon Leave a Comment

Tamarie Macon shares today's Summer Snapshot. You can read  her Scholar's Compass "Navigating the Rapids" series here, and  check out other Summer Snapshots here. I've tried “getting my life together” more than once or twice. You too? Often, I begin with a measure of zeal, lit by a fire of inspiration (“Let's do this!”) or perspiration (“Things are spiraling out of control – I must do this”). Big hopes and dreams that I will finally become “focused,” setting and meeting goals, achieving balance in my life. And … [Read more...] about Summer Snapshot: Plan Long and Prosper

Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice, Vocational Snapshot Tagged With: accountability partner, Summer Snapshot, time management

Summer Snapshot: The Discipline of Simplicity

August 4, 2016 by Elsie Lee Leave a Comment

Elsie Lee  connected with the Emerging Scholars Network (ESN) at Urbana15, where she served as part of the liveblogging team. See some of her previous work here, and browse other Summer Snapshots here.   Two years ago, my husband and I packed our two-bedroom townhouse into my parents' garage and flew to the U.K. with two bags each. During our postgraduate studies, we lived in a 300 sq. ft. apartment and shared one three-feet-wide closet for a whole year. Aside from traveling and making friends from around the … [Read more...] about Summer Snapshot: The Discipline of Simplicity

Filed Under: Vocational Snapshot Tagged With: canada, church, god's provision, hospitality, international students, returning home, simplicity, spiritual disciplines, Summer Snapshot, transition, United Kingdom

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